Anesthesiology Physician

Department of Veterans Affairs; Mescalero (NM); On-site; USD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

License reimbursement

Tail coverage

Moonlighting flexibility

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs NMVAHCS in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive perioperative anesthesia across cardiothoracic, vascular, general and specialty surgeries, including mentorship of CRNAs and residents.

The role offers the possibility of academic appointment with University of New Mexico, a collegial department, time for scholarly activity, and a competitive federal benefits package.

Qualifications

• Performs full range of perioperative anesthesia.
• Mentors CRNAs/residents during cases.
• Involves preoperative optimization and postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia for cardiothoracic, vascular, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, general, colorectal, orthopedics, podiatry, and other subspecialties.
• Supervise CRNAs and residents when needed.
• Deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia to veterans.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

Preoperative optimization

Intraoperative care

Postoperative care

Pain management

CRNA supervision

Job description

Job Description

Veterans Health Administration, Albuquerque, NM 87108

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) is seeking an Anesthesiologist in Albuquerque, NM. The NMVAHCS has an academic affiliation with the University of New Mexico. This position has the possibility of obtaining a clinical appointment at the University of New Mexico. This position allows time for academic study and responsibilities. The Anesthesia Service is a collegial department consisting of Anesthesiologists and CRNAs, with anesthesia residents, medical students and SRNAs that rotate through the department. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards Sign-On Bonus Student Loan Repayment Pay:

Pay:

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Full range of perioperative care. This includes extensive participation in preoperative optimization of surgical patients; intraoperative clinical pathways including ERAS; postoperative management including participation in care in the surgical intensive care unit; and acute and chronic pain management services.

Applicant must be capable of performing anesthesia for cardiothoracic surgeries such as CABGs, aortic valve replacements, and lobectomies. If applicant does not currently perform anesthesia for these types of cases, the applicant will be mentored to gain proficiency in the aforementioned cases. After a period of mentorship the applicant will be expected to be a part of the cardiac anesthesia call team.

Provide anesthesia for a variety of subspecialities including cardiothoracic, vascular, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, behavioral health, gastroenterology, cardiology, pain, interventional radiology, pulmonary, etc.

CRNA/resident supervision with some opportunity to personally perform cases

Provide excellent, safe anesthetic care to our nation's veterans

Work:

Albuquerque, NM 87108-5153